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DK03 XDC

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,174 mi
Last recorded118,174 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,174 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 116,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Fail 19 Oct 2016 116,110 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 19 Nov 2015 113,955 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 113,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 113,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front outer CV boot gaiters worn (cracking).

No acces to check rear seating or rear belts.

OSR tyre has cracking in outer wall.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front outer CV boot gaiters worn (cracking).

No acces to check rear seating or rear belts.

OSR tyre has cracking in outer wall.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,654 miles

Engine management light on

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 76,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,920 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 67,587 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 48,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,369 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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DK03 XDC is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 65,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 XDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK03 XDC registered?

DK03 XDC is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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